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Extending Civil Rights — Unit test

Question 17 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 2

How were the beliefs of the Nation of Islam different from the beliefs of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference?

Answer
A
The Nation of Islam desired a sense of community with whites.
B
The Nation of Islam desired more interaction with whites.
C
The Nation of Islam believed in nonviolent resistance.
D
The Nation of Islam believed in black nationalism.

Explanation

The Nation of Islam emphasized Black self-reliance, separation, and Black nationalism. In contrast, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, led by Martin Luther King Jr., pursued racial integration through nonviolent civil rights activism. Therefore, the key difference is that the Nation of Islam believed in Black nationalism.

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